BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: My year with DOJ's Religious Liberty Commission: Why I said yes
Bishop Robert Barron reflects on his year with the Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty. He emphasizes the importance of church leaders engaging with government to ensure religious freedom is upheld. Barron highlights the commission's work in addressing violations of religious liberty and the need for a clearer understanding of church-state relations.
- ▪Bishop Robert Barron was invited to serve on a commission dedicated to fostering religious liberty in the United States.
- ▪The commission addressed violations of religious liberty in healthcare, education, and the military.
- ▪Barron argues that the First Amendment supports the free exercise of religion and challenges the interpretation of a 'wall' separating church and state.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:50 -0400 |
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Opinion BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: My year with DOJ's Religious Liberty Commission: Why I said yes If church leaders absent themselves from advising government officials, then the church's voice does not resonate in the halls of power By Bishop Robert Barron Fox News Published April 28, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Pope Leo decries those who 'manipulate religion' for military, economic or political gain Roman Catholic Pope Leo spoke out against people "who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, or political gain." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As my time with the Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty comes to a close, I would like to reflect on the…
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